i-team Communications & Community Engagement Associate, Cincinnati, OH

I-team Communications & Community Engagement Associate, Cincinnati, OH

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (the Center) seeks an I-team Communications & Community Engagement Associate, Cincinnati OH to join a new Innovation Team ("i-team").

Innovation Teams unlock creativity from within city governments and the communities they serve. These teams take partners and stakeholders through an evidence-based process to tackle the big problems in their cities no one has yet been able to solve, generate more ambitious responses, and test and adapt interventions until they produce impact. They also work closely with the Mayor, the City's leadership team, and City departments to change the culture of city government.

The Communications & Community Engagement Associate is charged with leading the Cincinnati i-team's outreach work. The Communications & Community Engagement Associate works closely with their i-team colleagues as well as departmental staff, external experts, community organizations, and residents to ensure the i-team is delivering impactful solutions. The Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator is an employee of Johns Hopkins University and based in Cincinnati City Hall. They report to the i-team Director.

The first of its kind in the world, the Center is advancing the field of public sector innovation by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research to transform the culture of government, deliver exceptional results for residents, and inspire trust in public service.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage different community groups.
• Lead community outreach and manage ongoing engagement with stakeholders and residents.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, forums, and events to gather input and feedback and to co-create solutions.
• Plan, organize, and produce community sessions, such as meetings and workshops, including recruiting participants and volunteers when necessary.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and residents.
• Collaborate with external organizations, such as nonprofits and businesses, to support community-driven projects and initiatives.
• Develop the i-team's strategy, plan, and corresponding activities for communications, marketing, and promotion.
• Manage planning and coordination of communications projects, programs, and operations.
• Source, develop, and distribute compelling stories around impact, best practices, and innovative solutions, with a particular focus on the i-team's progress and achievements using original and creative approaches.
• Produce content for the i-team's public-facing forums (social media, website, newsletter, etc.), adhering to program and partnership guidelines.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications